Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 confirmed cases

Reports published on 13 October put the outbreak toll at 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths, although an earlier report that day gave lower figures. The Bundibugyo-strain outbreak has spread across seven provinces, while mistrust and conflict complicate the response; WHO said a vaccine trial was being prepared.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 9,000 confirmed cases

Health authorities reported 9,066 confirmed Ebola cases and 4,381 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on October 13. The outbreak is the country’s largest and deadliest, with no approved vaccine or treatment…

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